A first of its kind event, the summit will mark the 75th anniversary of Travancore Devaswom Board, a state government body, which manages the Sabarimala shrine. (File)

BJP on back foot over Ayyappa summit row as key Hindu bodies back LDF move

Political Pulse September 2, 2025

The Kerala BJP's opposition to the CPI(M)-led LDF government's global summit for Lord Ayyappa devotees has been hindered by support from major Hindu organizations. The summit, held to mark the 75th anniversary of the Travancore Devaswom Board, is seen as a political tactic by the CPI(M) to win over Hindu voters before upcoming elections. The BJP has raised concerns about the government's motives.

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